Best foundation for advanced maternal age

[Anonymous]

I’m 42. Just realized the CC cream foundation I use has retinol so I’ve stopped using it. I’m very sad. It was fantastic. What’s your favorite medium weight foundation, preferably with sunscreen in it.

[Anonymous]

Clinique "Even Better"

[Anonymous]

… what’s wrong with retinol?

[Anonymous]

Pooooooooop. I’m 42, 9 months pregnant, and my moisturizer has retinol in it. My doctor didn’t say anything about avoiding it.

[Anonymous]

Missha Perfect Cover BB cream. Nice coverage, feels light on, and unmatched sun protection.

[Anonymous]

Bobbi brown

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Missha Perfect Cover BB cream. Nice coverage, feels light on, and unmatched sun protection.

I feel confident that we could match the sun protection.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:… what’s wrong with retinol?

really??? you can not use that during pregnany. Vitamin A in high doses can cause birth defects. Thats if its taken orally like accutane - at least thats what the studies are about. Im guessing that its likely retinol in a makeup product is very low level that it isnt going to cause problems but it could... and there still so much unknown so best to not use altogether

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pooooooooop. I’m 42, 9 months pregnant, and my moisturizer has retinol in it. My doctor didn’t say anything about avoiding it.

youll be fine. If youre worried ask your dr.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:… what’s wrong with retinol?

really??? you can not use that during pregnany. Vitamin A in high doses can cause birth defects. Thats if its taken orally like accutane - at least thats what the studies are about. Im guessing that its likely retinol in a makeup product is very low level that it isnt going to cause problems but it could... and there still so much unknown so best to not use altogether

Well, my doctor never mentioned it, and I never heard about this problem anywhere else. Cold cuts, sushi, alcohol, cat poop, soft cheeses, Advil— all those were mentioned by my doctor, but not retinol.

[Anonymous]

My understanding (from a derm) is that absorption through the skin is pretty low, so while I would and do avoid it while pregnant, I also wouldn't freak out about having used it if I didn't know. The studies showing significant impact were from accutane etc. (oral), as a previous poster mentioned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My understanding (from a derm) is that absorption through the skin is pretty low, so while I would and do avoid it while pregnant, I also wouldn't freak out about having used it if I didn't know. The studies showing significant impact were from accutane etc. (oral), as a previous poster mentioned.

+1 especially if it’s an OTC cream.

[Anonymous]

I like Dr Jart BB cream.

[Anonymous]

You aren’t suppose to use retinol during pregnancy, but I think a small amount of retinol in a CC cream is prob fine. I would not use a “real” cream like Retin-A during pregnancy, though, even if the absorption is prob low. You’re not supposed to use salicylic acid either, but I used 2% every other night through all pregnancies.